Courses in Tallaght

Community Education at An Cosán seeks to build skills and confidence to promote personal and professional development. Our courses are designed to support you at whichever stage of your learner journey you are at! Are you afraid of technology?  Do you feel like you have been left behind in this digital age? Our computer and technology courses…

Community Education at An Cosán seeks to build skills and confidence to promote personal and professional development. Our courses are designed to support you at whichever stage of your learner journey you are at! The first steps to education courses aim to provide learners with the skills and confidence in the important areas of literacy and numeracy.…

Community Education at An Cosán seeks to build skills and confidence to promote personal and professional development. Our courses are designed to support you at whichever stage of your learner journey you are at! The health and wellbeing strand aims to provide learners with the space to explore their own sense of wellbeing. To nourish the mind,…

Community Education at An Cosán seeks to build skills and confidence to promote personal and professional development. Our courses are designed to support you at whichever stage of your learner journey you are at! An Cosán’s Foundation Level programmes provide a supportive, fun, and collaborative virtual learning environment in which we encourage learners to participate actively in…

This class allows you to enjoy personalised angel card-reading meditations.  Join us each week to share your difficulties & joys with a group of like minded people.  Each class aims to be uplifting, joyful, fun & replenishing.  

Programme Overview  The aims of the Approaches to Treatment and Rehabilitation module are to provide an understanding of a range of models and approaches to the treatment of addiction problems. To provide an historical overview of approaches and rehabilitation to substance abuse. To develop an understanding of treatment and rehabilitation as central tenet of the National…

Choosing a creative writing class can be bewildering. Drawing, design, watercolours and oils Fee:  €125.00 Length of Course:  10 nights 7.30-9.00pm

Introduction to drawing, design, watercolours and oils. Fee:  €125.00 (Course materials extra) Length of Course:   10 nights 7.30-9.00pm

The aim of this blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Applied Addiction and Community Development programme is to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of learners in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development. The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of community drugs workers and…

The aim of this blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree programme is for learners to graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need in the theory and practice of leadership and community development so that they can make a professional contribution to communities, groups, societies and organisations. The course will prepare graduates for…

Learn traditional basket weaving methods using newspapers in a fun & relaxed environment. (Course materials extra) N.B. 5 Week Course Fee:  €70.00 Length of Course:   5 nights 7.30-9.00pm

The main aim of this programme is to equip the learners and future workers in community and/or business organisations with the knowledge, skills and ability in business administration and digital skills so they can gain employment or develop professionally in an administrative role. The focus of the compulsory programmes is on knowledge of Business Administration, Word…

Show family and friends they’re special with handmade greeting cards for all occasions.  In a fun and relaxed environment learn a range of techniques and experiment with different styles each week. The classes will accommodate absolute beginners as well as those who have some experience and want to develop their skills.  Learn how you can…

Learn the skill of clay making in a relaxed & friendly environment. This Ceramics course is open to adults of all ages from beginners who have never worked with clay to people just wanting to add an extra skill to their bow. ​Fee:  €140.00 Length of Course:  10 nights 7.30-9.00pm

Learn the skill of clay making in a relaxed & friendly environment. This Ceramics course is open to adults of all ages from beginners who have never worked with clay to people just wanting to add an extra skill to their bow. ​Fee:  €140.00 Length of Course:  10 nights 7.30-9.00pm

Programme Overview  An Cosán is working in partnership with IT Carlow to develop a blended online Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Community Development (NFQ Level 7).  Learners who complete Stage 1 at Level 6 of the NFQ (60 credits) are eligible to exit the programme with a “Certificate in Leadership and Community Development” (Minor…

Our Certificate Programme is the perfect entry point for those considering a career in counselling and psychotherapy as it contains an excellent mix of theory, skills and personal development. All IICP teaching staff are therapy practitioners, which means they put their teaching into a real-world context. This programme is suitable for those either working in…

Programme Overview The Certificate in Personal and Professional Development (NFQ Level 6; 60 ECTS Credits) is an innovative, blended online programme. The Certificate aims to develop awardees who are equipped with sufficient core academic competences and transferrable skills to enable them to adapt to the future world of work and lifelong learning. The Certificate is offered and validated under the linked partnership between An Cosán and the Institute of Technology Carlow. This programme forms part of the IT Carlow-An Cosán ‘Higher Education…

Programme Overview  An Cosán in partnership with IT Carlow has developed a blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Leadership and Community Development (NFQ Level 7).  Learners who complete Stage 1 at Level 6 of the NFQ (60 credits) are eligible to exit the programme with a “Certificate in Leadership and Community Development” (Minor Award Level 6) or to progress to Higher…

Programme Overview  An Cosán is working in partnership with IT Carlow to deliver a blended online Certificate in Leadership and Social Enterprise (NFQ Level 6).    This interdisciplinary 1 year blended online certificate programme aims to develop knowledge, skills and competencies in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development. The purpose of the programme is to build the…

Programme Overview  The Citizenship and Social Action course will explore theoretical concepts of democracy, citizenship and social action. Students will also analyse specific case studies in relation to citizenship, social action and democratic participation in the age of the internet. Alongside this, they will investigate and identify strategies and practical approaches to support digital citizenship. Finally,…

Combination of 3 core qualifications, plus many extras to help you to get started in the fitness industry as a PT, start your own business or just learn some more knowledge for your own benefit! What qualifications will I receive? EQF Level 3 Fitness Instruction EQF Level 3 Group Instruction EQF Level 4 Personal Training…

The overall aim of this programme is to equip the learner with the skills set to begin or develop a career in Community care.  The focus of the compulsory programmes is on knowledge of human health and development, care provision and practice and on health and safety at work. These and the elective subjects offered…

The overall aim of this programme is to equip the learner with the skills to begin or develop a career in Community Development.  The focus of the compulsory programmes is on knowledge of Community Development and its Practices, and working in groups and the skills required. These and the elective subjects offered by An Cosán…

Have you ever wanted to write short stories or even try a novel? Have you dreamed of seeing your play on stage, your film on screen, or even stunning audiences with your poetry? This exciting and highly popular course is now In-Person!. The course introduces participants to the craft of creative writing while working in…

Have you always wanted to know how to crochet?  Well here’s your chance.  Come along & enjoy  

Learn the basics of photography including improving your composition, exposure, shutter speed, aperture, ISO & much, much more. Fee:  €125.00 Length of Course:  10 nights 7.30-9.00pm

Learn how to carry out plumbing repairs and installation in your home. Emphasis will be on practical hands-on plumbing. No tools or materials required.

Learn how to carry out plumbing repairs and installation in your home. Emphasis will be on practical hands-on plumbing. No tools or materials required.

Programme Overview  The aims of this module are to introduce students to best practice in the area of preventative education and family support in an Irish context and to provide a general introduction to prevention education theory & practice.  Format Induction Day: Full Day Face to Face workshop (10am-4pm) Online Sessions: Once a week for 2 hours…